Portland State University Archives holds historical materials related to most PSU commencement ceremonies, starting with the first graduation ceremony at Vanport Extension Center in 1947. These materials may include programs, photographs, and audio or video recordings.
Please inquire with us by emailing [email protected] if you are searching for commencement materials that do not appear here. When available, we can provide additional searchable, downloadable, and/or streaming media in this collection by request.
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1979 Commencement Program
Commencement
The program for the Portland State University Spring commencement ceremony held June 10, 1979 at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon.
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1978 Commencement Program
Commencement
The program for the Portland State University Spring commencement ceremony held June 11, 1978, at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon.
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1977 Commencement Program
Commencement
The program for the Portland State University Spring commencement ceremony held June 12, 1977 at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon.
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1973 Commencement Program
Commencement
The program for the Portland State University Spring commencement ceremony held June 9, 1973 at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon.
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1972 Commencement Program
Commencement
The program for the Portland State University Spring commencement ceremony held June 11, 1972 at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon.
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1971 Commencement Address and Program
John Kerry
Portland State University held the Degree Convocation ceremony on June 11, 1971, 8:00 PM, at Portland Memorial Coliseum.
Senator John Kerry delivered the commencement address, "America Abroad: The Challenge of Reconsideration."
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1970 Commencement Program
Art Buchwald
The program for the fifteenth Portland State University Spring commencement ceremony held June 14, 1970 at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon.